Jene F. Freitas

Jene Freitas passed away peacefully after a long illness. Jene was a Men's hairstylist for over 55 years. Jene competed in the 1966 World Olympics of Men's Hair Styling in Europe and won a Gold Medal. It was the first time a Hair Stylist from the USA had won this competition. While in Europe, Jene traveled to the Vatican for a private meeting with the Pope. The Vatican later mailed to him and his family, the Plenary Indulgence, signed by the Pope. Jene is survived by Dean Freitas, Lisa Freitas and Charlene Lara. He was preceded in death by his wife Rita Freitas and Ron Yates.Jene was devoted to God and family throughout his life. He will be missed.In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to "Lima Family Mortuary". Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 am on Friday, Aug. 19th, at St. Martin of Tours, 200 O'Connor Dr., San Jose. Interment will follow at Santa Clara Mission Cemetery